is a staff writer for Education Week. His beats include the curriculum areas of math and science, adult education, vocational/school-to-work issues, and dropouts. He also covers the states of Alaska and Illinois.
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November 21, 2008
The commonwealth’s education secretary wants to pull out of the National Assessment of Educational Progress, but the governor-elect disagrees.
November 18, 2008
A Washington organization that promotes rigorous academic standards is presenting students, parents, and policymakers with what it hopes are practical reasons why it is important to take advanced math.
November 18, 2008
Interest in 12th grade math options is rising as more states require four years of the subject and schools explore alternatives for struggling and high-achieving students.